2011 Ford Escape

The 2011 Ford Escape is the best selling compact SUV in America.  It earns that high rated badge due to its great fuel efficiency, comfort, reliability, durability and styling.  The new Escape design is made to look very edge and fresh compared to the 2005 model year.  The fuel economy of the SUV is 23/28 city/highway mpg which is best in class, but the only way you are going to be able to get those mpgs is by getting the 4 cylinder 2.5 liter engine that delivers 171 horsepower.  This vehicle goes from 0-60 in just under 10 seconds which makes it a slow vehicle but what can you expect from a 4 cylinder engine in a SUV even if it is a small one.  A recent survey went out and found that Americans are beginning to understand that we don't need to drive the biggest gas guzzlers there are.  The American automakers are coming up with great fuel saving ideas like supercharging and Variable Valve Timing to squeeze as many mpgs as possible.  There is one other engine that is optional in the 2011 Ford Escape and it is the 6 cylinder 3.0 liter with 240 horsepower and goes from 0-60 in about 8 seconds which is alright for a SUV.  If you are looking for an SUV that gets great mpgs and has 4 wheel drive than this may be the right vehicle for you.  Safety for this car more than what you would expect with a 5 star crash test rating on every level.

          What I think:  This vehicle shows the world automakers that we can make really great vehicles here in America.  Made in America is so important to our country and to the world showing everyone that we have what it takes to be #1 for the next 200 years.  Now that the US has been downgraded from AAA to AA we need to start investing more in America and keep our nation moving in the right direction.